That time period after marching band season when you don't know what to do with your life. It usually begins towards the end of November, leading to weight gain due to the upcoming holiday season and lack of regular exercise that one had previously.
Man, I'm having serious marching band withdrawal right now. I don't start my homework on our old rehearsal days until 9.
by Forevermusicgirl December 1, 2013
Get the Marching Band Withdrawal mug.What is a band kid? Is it a kid who is in band? Yes. Is that all there is to it? No.
I come from a band of 47 members in a rather rural community. Understand that participation in the marching band is optional for regular band members, so everybody present WANTS to be. As a result, we take pride in what we do.
I am our band's Drum Major, and as any member of our marching band will tell you, we love to make music. We love to make music. Then, we love to run around on a football field and do cool stuff at the same time. We also love each other, most of the time. Hopefully now I have begun to paint the appropriate picture in your mind of our band; we function the way we do because we love it.
I can't generalize what every band or football team does; every group is different. There are hard working bands and hard working football teams. There are also lazy bands and lazy football teams. Therefore, the only thing I can factually present is how MY band functions.
End of school: new show announced, band director's
writing it, PRACTICE YOUR HORN.
Early July: music starts coming out to members via
internet, memorization begins.
Mid/Late July: music rehearsals. lots of 'em
Beginning of August: BAND CAMP!
Week 1: 9-9. section leaders typically call you in
by 8. drilling marching, commands, drill on
blacktop. sparse water breaks. if any. lunch.
under 45 minutes total. assorted sectionals,
music rehearsals, and a goofy game or two to
break up the intensity. outside again, drill,
instruments. dinner. outside, drill, instruments.
Week 2: 9-5. same as week 1, only with fewer
breaks and no games. mostly outdoor.
THEN: during school, we practice Tuesday-Friday till 6, except on Fridays when we have home football games, then we have practice till we eat supper and then we're at the game till 10.
AND THEN?: competitions on Saturdays. a lot. when there isn't a competition, there's a practice.
Oh yeah, we basically have a blast while we do it too. How about that?
Nobody can tell me we don't work hard. Beyond work, we leave part of ourselves on the field every performance. Music is emotional, and if your very soul isn't put into the music, you have nothing. We have something, and it's beautiful. Seriously.
Some people say marching band kids don't have lives. Oh, but yes. Yes we do. It's called being a part of something bigger than yourself. It's called music.
I come from a band of 47 members in a rather rural community. Understand that participation in the marching band is optional for regular band members, so everybody present WANTS to be. As a result, we take pride in what we do.
I am our band's Drum Major, and as any member of our marching band will tell you, we love to make music. We love to make music. Then, we love to run around on a football field and do cool stuff at the same time. We also love each other, most of the time. Hopefully now I have begun to paint the appropriate picture in your mind of our band; we function the way we do because we love it.
I can't generalize what every band or football team does; every group is different. There are hard working bands and hard working football teams. There are also lazy bands and lazy football teams. Therefore, the only thing I can factually present is how MY band functions.
End of school: new show announced, band director's
writing it, PRACTICE YOUR HORN.
Early July: music starts coming out to members via
internet, memorization begins.
Mid/Late July: music rehearsals. lots of 'em
Beginning of August: BAND CAMP!
Week 1: 9-9. section leaders typically call you in
by 8. drilling marching, commands, drill on
blacktop. sparse water breaks. if any. lunch.
under 45 minutes total. assorted sectionals,
music rehearsals, and a goofy game or two to
break up the intensity. outside again, drill,
instruments. dinner. outside, drill, instruments.
Week 2: 9-5. same as week 1, only with fewer
breaks and no games. mostly outdoor.
THEN: during school, we practice Tuesday-Friday till 6, except on Fridays when we have home football games, then we have practice till we eat supper and then we're at the game till 10.
AND THEN?: competitions on Saturdays. a lot. when there isn't a competition, there's a practice.
Oh yeah, we basically have a blast while we do it too. How about that?
Nobody can tell me we don't work hard. Beyond work, we leave part of ourselves on the field every performance. Music is emotional, and if your very soul isn't put into the music, you have nothing. We have something, and it's beautiful. Seriously.
Some people say marching band kids don't have lives. Oh, but yes. Yes we do. It's called being a part of something bigger than yourself. It's called music.
That marching band kid's sweat grosses me out.
What a marching band kid, he's walking in step to the music in the mall!
What a marching band kid, he's walking in step to the music in the mall!
by SaxophonesRuleTheUniverse August 11, 2009
Get the marching band kid mug.Marching Band PTSD is when you have gained PTSD from Marching Band. It’s could be from messing up or dropping during a performance, or it can be a little thing like showing up late for practice. There is always a consequence for everything.
Me: I had a nightmare. I think it’s from my Marching Band PTSD.
Friend: What Happened?
Me: I was doing drill and I forgot my music.
Friend: What Happened?
Me: I was doing drill and I forgot my music.
by TacoBellShit October 20, 2019
Get the Marching Band PTSD mug.the pretty formations a band makes during their show. While doing these formations, the player must stay on the correct foot, with the beat, play the music correctly, and watch their drum major mess up. :)
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Get the marching band drill mug.The person in charge of picking music, writing drill, and teaching the band how to march. Can usually be found saying, "One more time!" and then having the band repeat it seven more times. The band director quite often does no dirty work of their own and has the drum major take care of it.
by Kayla Christine May 26, 2006
Get the marching band director mug.A Person with a high like of the marching band. Also known as a Band Geek. They Go to Band Camp to learn more about their, drills and music. they march in all types of weather. Many inside jokes are made that no one else would understand. thease Band Geeks are most likely to be preverted.
by Spamala October 6, 2006
Get the Marching Band Geek mug.What a marching band wears during public performances to look the same. Consists of bibbers, a jacket, a hat and a plume/feather. Hats are usually shakos, Aussies or helmets. Some groups will also use gauntlets on the lower arm, up to the wrist.
A really comfortable piece of clothing that anyone from a band geek to a band addict wants to wear out and about to showcase how much of a nerd they are. Also works as pajamas.
A really comfortable piece of clothing that anyone from a band geek to a band addict wants to wear out and about to showcase how much of a nerd they are. Also works as pajamas.
Wow! You look really sharp in your marching band uniform!
You need to put your marching band uniform on the competition/football game.
I am going to put on my marching band uniform and drive around with the windows down blasting Les Misérables.
You need to put your marching band uniform on the competition/football game.
I am going to put on my marching band uniform and drive around with the windows down blasting Les Misérables.
by BigTubaBoi October 14, 2019
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